Author: Nancy

Sworkit – Workout App for Daily Exercise and Fitness Workouts is the perfect app for a person who is looking to kick-start an exercise plan or a seasoned fitness fanatic who wants an app that offers great workouts any time of the day – on demand. This is definitely one that I will be recommending to my fitness buddies.

Total Score: 27.5Some movies are just so long that you need a bathroom break in the middle. But, I hate to miss any of the action. The RunPee app is what I have been waiting for. It tells me the ideal time, tells me a synopsis of what I will miss, and gives me a silent vibration. It’s perfect for parents or just anyone who feels that call during a movie. You receive silent vibrations on your iPhone, iTouch or Apple Watch and know just when to run out for a little relief.

If you are looking for a job you need all the tools you can possible find. Linkedin Job Search is a valuable app to use during your effort. What do you have to lose? At the worst, you’ll see the jobs you are interested in the area you want and be able to apply quickly online. At best, you’ll find yourself the job of your dreams.

Total Score: 28Do you find yourself needing to edit PDF documents? PDF to Word can be just the app for you. My testing revealed that the original document did not have to be perfect – which is good to know. The process is just really two steps. Download the app and check it out.

There are a lot of weather apps available, but few offer you as much information as the Dark Sky app. You can see a 10-day forecast and some cool graphics that let you see the radar in your area – and the rest of the world. And then add in information about the UV index and wind. All in all a complete package – and you have the ability to access it through your Apple Watch.Continue reading “Be Prepared For Any Weather With the Dark Sky App”

Total Score: 27.5As you kick off your fitness program, whether at the start of the new year, or anytime, ensuring that you get enough liquids is a critical step. Keeping hydrated allows you to exercise more and more effectively. If you think you can just keep track of it in your head, you are likely overestimating your intake. Waterbalance not only keeps track of your water, but reminds you of when you need a little extra.Continue reading “Start Your Fitness Program With the Waterbalance App”

The 3 Minute Mindfulness app offers you the opportunity to carve out three minutes of relaxation in your busy schedule. You could do this at work, at home, or while waiting in line to pick up your kids from school.

Total Score: 29.5The Heirloom app came along at just the right time for me. I am pruning what I store and keep and planned to scan all my photos. Yes, I have a scanner, but after testing Heirloom, it works much faster and as some reviewers noted, improves the quality of the photo. I am completely sold on this app!Continue reading “Save Precious Photos with Heirloom”

I love to travel and having an app that organizes all my information is essential. Tripcase has been my go-to app since 2012. I’ve looked at others, but this one meets all my needs and addresses some of my privacy concerns. I use this app whether I am traveling or when family sends me their itinerary so that I can arrange airport pickups.

Are you considering an Apple Watch but can’t quite decide whether it is for you? The following is a list of apps that make it a necessity for me, and perhaps worth the money for you. I am sure the next version of the Watch will introduce a lot of cool new features, but as for me, it’s very useful now.

Total Score: 29.5I’ve had an Apple Watch for about five months and find a lot to like about it, but when I tried the Apple Maps app, I realized this was a feature I could not live without. I was able to keep my eyes on the road and get prompts for upcoming turns. Combined with the phone, I heard audio prompts as well. If you have a watch and haven’t tried this app, do. If you don’t have a Watch, you can either use this as a reason to get one – or enjoy the features on your iPhone.

I am a big fan of productivity apps and have tried most of the popular ones. Once I download the app, I begin by being enthused, but eventually they don’t keep me interested. I think the features and functions of the Google Keep can keep me invested in this one. The user interface is clean, the learning curve minimal and the functionality is varied to meet many needs.

I have to admit that I enjoy housework, but tend to procrastinate. My dream is to commit to a regular schedule of cleaning that doesn’t involve devoting a whole day to the process. Using the Tody for iPhone or iPad app allows you to plan your long-term and short-term cleaning projects, schedule them and get reminders. With this app I can balance my work, hobbies and responsibilities and keep a clean house. I think this is going to become one of my favorite apps.

Total Score: 29.5Looking for a way to manage all of your passwords? Passible (for iPhone or iPad) is an elegant solution. I loaded all my passwords and have used it regularly – if not daily. I used another password manager for about a year. I found it easy to add passwords, but hard to find them. And, my previous app didn’t have the ability to export/import passwords. So, all my problems are solved and I am an evangelist for this app!

The Plunge of Icarus is a cinenovel. If you have never heard of or seen a cinenovel – you are in for a treat. You can read it like a traditional book, listen to the narrated version and add music. Leave your reality and become part of this new world. It is a classic hero novel, complete with true love. It is a cautionary tale about war. It is a sci-fi story that seems contemporary. It is hard to imagine you can pack all of that into a novel – but they did. You are immersed in the story and will not want to leave.